Piedmont
The greatest wines of Piedmont are undoubtedly red wines, but there are occasional flashes of brilliance amongst its whites. The ubiquitous Gavi is from Piedmont as is the charming frothy joy of Moscato d’Asti.
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2023 CORTESE Bricco Bartolomeo La Colombera
Piedmont Italy 13% White
Cortese.
Straw-yellow in colour, this floral, fruity white is full of blossom, nectarine and apricot on the nose. The palate is bursting with fresh acidity, some lightly herbal notes and plenty of ripe stone and orchard fruits. P...(read more)
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2023 MOSCATO D'ASTI Azienda Agricola G.D. Vajra
Piedmont Italy 5.5% White
Moscato.
Many a wine merchants' secret guilty pleasure - it is practically impossible not to love the brisk grapey pleasure of a Moscato d'Asti. Gently, naturally sweet with a easy frothy fizz; flavours of pears and sweet white g...(read more)
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2023 LANGHE ARNEIS Barale Fratelli
Piedmont Italy 13% White
Arneis. Certified Organic
Yellow plum, white flowers, almond paste, generous but balanced, good lift, rich but with a nice acid backbone.
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2024 LANGHE ARNEIS Barale Fratelli
Piedmont Italy 13% White
Arneis. Certified Organic
This is another delicious spicy, savory white from the Barale family. Delicate frame yet laden with yellow plum notes, white blossom florality and a gentle nuttiness like almond paste. At once generous in impact and yet...(read more)
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2022 GRÜNER VELTLINER Manni Nössing
Alto Adige Italy 13.5% White
Grüner Veltliner.
Manni's Grüner Veltliner is a pure joy to taste. His fruit comes from his high vineyards at between 660-700 metres of altitude in the beautiful Eisaktaler Valley. More Austria and 'The Sound of Music' than what you...(read more)
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2023 TIMORASSO Derthona La Colombera
Piedmont Italy 14% White
Timorasso. Practising Organic
From seven different south- and south-east-facing vineyards in Derthona on limestone-clay soils, farmed organically (but not certified). Ambient-yeast fermentation, 9 months on the lees in tank with battonage to add that...(read more)
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2023 CINERINO Viognier Marziano Abbona
Piedmont Italy 14% White
Viognier.
Aromatic and gently bold, white flowers and apricot, lovely palate weight, richness, grip and verve. There is an apricot-like density with a deftly spicy undertow. No excess weight here at all. This remains bright and pe...(read more)
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